High uric acid can accumulate around the joints causing debilitating pain, stiffness and immobility.

Here are some foods to eat and avoid to control high uric acid:

– Eat bananas to reduce uric acid levels in your body and are low in purine.

Avoid consuming white bread which contains high amounts of sugar which may gout attacks.

Consume coffee as it decreases the risk of gouts.

– An anti-inflammatory component called anthocyanins present in cherries lowers uric acids in your body.

– Vitamin C is present in oranges reduces uric acid levels in your body.